1. Comparison Shopping pp. 239-240 6-4 SECTION

2. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 2 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 Section Objective Find: better buy based on price

3. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 3 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 What are the benefits of comparison shopping? Sifting through the Gently Used p. 239

4. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 4 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 Oatmeal is sold in three sizes. The price of an 18-ounce package is $1.86. The price of a 42-ounce package is $3.17. The price of a 112-ounce package is $6.29. Based on price alone, which package is the best buy? Example 1

5. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 5 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 Find the unit price for each item. Price per Item ÷ Measure or Count 18-ounce package: $1.86 ÷ 18 = $0.10333 $0.10333 × 100 = 10.33¢ per ounce Example 1 Answer: Step 1

6. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 6 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 42-ounce package: $3.17 ÷ 42 = $0.07547 $0.07547 × 100 = 7.55¢ per ounce 112-ounce package: $6.29 ÷ 112 = $0.05616 $0.05616 × 100 = 5.62¢ per ounce Example 1 Answer: Step 1 (cont.)

7. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 7 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 Find the best buy. Compare: 10.33¢, 7.55¢, and 5.62¢ per ounce 5.62¢ is the best buy. Example 1 Answer: Step 2

8. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 8 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 Bounce fabric softener sheets are sold in an 80-count box for $3.17, a 120-count box for $4.44, and a 160-count box for $6.24. What is the unit price for each? Which is the best buy? Practice 1

9. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 9 SECTION Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 6-4 $3.17 ÷ 80 = $0.039625 = 3.96¢ per sheet $4.44 ÷ 120 = $0.037 = 3.7¢ per sheet $6.24 ÷ 160 = $0.039 = 3.9¢ per sheet The 120-count size is the best buy. Practice 1 Answer

10. Comparison Shopping 6-4 END OF SECTION